Did you ever wonder how nations form in the first place and what brings such a strong sense of community? A video explains how a community forms according to Benedict Anderson with animation, graphics, and even pizza-related metaphors.

Concepts

building community, community planning, communities, suburban communities, types of communities, nationalism, developing nations, nationalities

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• After viewing the video, discuss any connections or similarities in your community or nation

Classroom Considerations

• Requires either a computer with Internet access for all pupils or a method of presenting the video to everyone

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses visuals and metaphors to example concepts
• Explains in a simple and easy-to-understand way

Cons

Common Core

RH.9-10.4 RH.9-10.8 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.8